New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 31, 1919, Page 5

" BLIND SOLDIER, NO -~ HANDS, CAN WRITE ‘Remarkable Feat Shows What Person Can Really Do » New York, May 31.—The first let- ter ever written by one blind soldier without hands to another similarly ¢rippled and afflicted has received by an Ame - in a New York hospital. It was a message of good cheer wrilten by Ajan H Nichols of Landon, a British soldier, g#how his Americ comrade and fellow sufferer that “a man's a man for &' that.” A copy of the letter and of another dictated by the sightless and handless PBritish soldier have been received b; the Associated Press from Sir Arthur Pearson, newspaper publisher and President of the British National In- stitute for the Blind of London, Eng. One letter was written by Nichols with artificial hands on a specially constructed typewriter keyboard. It purpose was to cncourage all war cripples and to show them that no matter how terribly handicapped they might be, they could rise above tieir deprivations and conquer the glant despair. This blind but cheerful and happy Tommy Atkins informed his Yankee fellow in affliction that he was | still-able to dance. swim, ride horse- back, play dominoes (with his nose); feed him carry a cane; take his Thandkerchief om his pocket and do almost evervthing a man with two eyes and two hands gould do except roll his own cigarettes, and strike a batch. He uses a taper. 8ir Ar , in a note accompanying 3 d it was the first case on record where a man “guffering the tremendously severe handicap of blindn and the loss of beth hands” had been able to write, unaided, to anyone The original letter, he said. was sent by Nichols from the Blinded Soldiers and Sailors’ institute, known as St. Dunstan’s, to the wounded American soldier om the London publisher and seen in a New York hospital H is what is belicved to be the . first letter ever written by a blind man without hands 3 New Street, $t. John's Wood, N. W. 17th March, 1919 Déar Mr.— “Emnclosed you will find rather lengthy letter which I dicated for you, but I am typing this one myself to little souvenir and I still have quite a number of pieces of shrapnel in my chest and legs which cause me no lit- | tle annoyance at tim “In September, 1917, an operation | was necessary to remove some of the shrapnel from my chest and three | weeks later another operation result- ed in the removal of portions of ribs and still more picces of foreign mat- ! ey “At Brighton where I was sent to one of St. Dunstan's annexes 1 soon found myself getting fit gnd it was during my convalescence that Sir A anged for me to take lessons in elocution which enables me to earn own livelihood work is most interesting and s of speaking on the work of Dunstan’s and the National Insti- for the Blind. It will surpr vou, I know, when T tell you that in addition to this T control and organ- ize the lantern slide department which is the advertising medium of the 1. B. and St. Dunstan’s “In conclusion permit me to ex- press the hope that you have not given up the idea of ever doinz any- thing when I feel sure there is so much for you to do “Yours sincerely “ALAN M In his dictated letter sured his American fellow cripple: “When you are fit and well and able NICHOLS.” NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, SATURDAY, MAY 31, 1914 Nichols as- ! to run about you will find there is still plenty in life worth liv for. When I first became 1 this," he continued, I could not see anything that was likely to interest me on this earth. I was inclined to think I was the most unfortunate person on earth. In short I was often contem- plating a method of quitting this life. At that time I never dreamed of the possibilities of a pair of artificial hands and T can assure you that I now surprise everybody. but the one T surprise most is myself. “I can take off my hat, carry a walking stick and attache case and feed myself with a spoon and fork. I have a specially made cigarette case similar in appearance to a metal match box which fits in my waist- coat pocket. pocket and help myself to a cigarette. of striking a match but this is over- come by having what we call on this side spills. strips of paper a foot in length. There are a hundred and one handkerchief and this includes taking it from my pocket.” Encouraging the American to write his own letter chols said that he used an ordinary typewriter with a metal case over the kevboard having holes immediately above each key. The case resembles four steps and in the middle of each step is a rip “to let me know when I am central. At- tached to my 1 can take this from my | I have not yet accomplished the feat | little things I can do such as using my | SWITZERLAND COMPLAINS says Aliied Blockade of Germany Is Detrimental to Her. Berne, May 30.—T: council today © federal statement complaining that Switzerland has been unable to obtain fram the Allies modi- fications of the blockade of any, maintenance of which it is sa wizerland in a “more un- sition.” atement gives the text of a N sent to the allied ally demanding that aised in se far it nd and saying, .in not granted “Switz- it necessary to re- liberty of action RECEIVED BY POPE. Rome, May 30.—Dr. Jose Vicente Concha afterwards visited Cardinal bia, presented his credentials today as minister to the Vatican far that coun- try and was received in solemn audi- cnce by Pope Benedict who engaged him in a lengthy conversation. Senor Joncha aftherwards visited Cardinal Gasparri, papal secretary of state. Romantic Drama of 2 Mysterious Maid fom Aowhere and Where a AGdnight Bathing Suit ke Colossal 7 Flirtation " Magnfic Golms [ ADDED ATTRACTIONS S led her in, Slonlton OUR OLD FAVORITE CHARLIE CHAPLIN in “A NIGHT AT THE SHOW” ON/ OF HIS GR TOPICS OF THE DAY—PATHE NEWS—OTHERS. TEST COMEDIES. DR. J. HENRY FAGA 213 MAIN STREET Over Besse-Leland’s Graduate of Philadelphia Dental College. of Anatomy. ANNOUNCE Y THE OPENING of the most modern and up-to-date; Dental office in this city, to be known as Dr. Fagan, the moderate. price dentist. The office is located at 213 Main Street, and is the, most conspicuous, handsomely equipped and briliantly lighted Dental Parlors in the world. Thousands of dollars have been New Britain Graduate of Fritz School # No expense has been spared. Spc;:\( in opening the most up-to-date modern and sanitary denta§ ' parlor. ‘With this equipment of surpassing pature, Dr. Fagan will be in a position to render the very highest degree of efficiency in all branches of Dentistry, —VAUDEVILLE— 4 GREAT ACTS 4 Dr. J. Henry ¥Fagan is one of the newer generation of Dentists who believe that yoy can't compete in the Twentieth Century with Nineteenth Century ideas. Dr. Fagan's aim is to give the people of New Britain the most modern and sanitary dental service at most reasonable prices in an office equipped with practically every device known to modern dentistry. Special attention is called to the most costly scientific and won- derful X-Ray department, to be found only in the most exclusive Dental Offices in the world. ‘With this X-Ray, Dr. Fagan is able to take radiograph pictares of your mouth whicii is the Only Safe and Sure Diagnosis and positively tell and locate your trouble. With this method there is no guesswork. The Dentist no longer works in the dark and many teeth will now be saved where by the old method they had to be taken out. Dr. Fagan thinks this department will be greatly appreciated by the people of New Britain, especially those who are and have been going to dentists for a long time without results. Another costly addition to Dr. Fagan's Office is the unse of a Violet Ray High Frcquency Department. Another scientific ad- dition is the much advertised Nap-a-Minit Department. Dr. Fagan has spent several years specializing in these branches and his capable work in the past has secured for him an exten- sive following. With his finely equipped new offices and practicing in a faultless manner, the number of his patrons will greatly in- crease. Dr. Fagan is emphatic in his assurance to the public of the most satisfactory and pleasing results in all branches of Den-/ tistry at most reasonable prices. “One Price to All” Don't Pay High Prices: TRETH $5.50 to $8. $3 a Tooth} Bridgework or Teeth hand I have a key or | | striker which resembles a small ham- Pearson that vou are free from other | mer. It takes me about half an hour physical disabilities and in thi for one shect of foolscap double spect You are more fortunate t spacing but of course this will im- “In September, 1916, T rec o prove by practice.’ “Nichols advised the convince you that this is nracticable. “I understand from Sir Arthur DOUBLE FEATUR TOMORROW NIGHT HALE HAMILTON IN “AFTER HIS OWN HEART.” EDITH ROBERTS IN “A TASTE OF LIFE.” maimed American to carry a soldier-like ap- | pearance and to swing his arms, walk | in the center of the sidewalk and avoid lampposts but mot to carry a | cane. Swedish drill, swimming and dancing were advised for recreation. “When playing = dominoes,” Nichols | added, “I use my nose to feel although = INext Time your Store- saa s Akeeper Comes for an Or- der ask him this--Do You Deliver with a VIM? that I am able to deceive 89 per cent The VIM Sales and service Station of the people I meet. “I am wearing a pair of artificial in this city insures his getting that service. | [TCHING ON FAGE And Arms, Then Pimples and Blisters, Could Not Sleep. ‘‘My face and arms began itching, and little red pimples appeared that g later became blisters. They became sore and itchy. I could not sleep an hour at night, and I had to scratch. - ‘“Then the doctor told KN metogetCuticura. They helped wonderfully, and 1 used about two cakes of Soap and three boxes of Ointment and I was healed.” (Signed) Arthur R. Guen- ther, 9 Avery St., Providence; R. ., August, 1918, Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Tal- cum are all you nced for all toilet uses. Bathe with Soap, soothe with Ointment, dust with Talcum. Bample Bach Pres by Mail. Address post-card: ** Cuticurs, Dept. H, Bosta=" Sold everswhere. Soap25c. Ointment 2 and 6e. Talcum 25c. hands which are quite useful,” Nichols went on. “They are made of alumi- ! num and I can wear them all day without the least fatigue or discom- fort. They are of French manufac- ture and so made that however ten- der the stumps may be it does not in- terfere with the wearer's comfort. The movement of the hands 1is ob- | tained by a shoulder movement. The | hands in appearance are perfectly natural; in fact the public would not | think there was anything the matter with me. I once addressed a meeting without any of the audience knowing 1 was wearing artificial hands.” Nichols concluded by saying that depression had been a frequent visitor to him and that he found thinking of himself was dangerous. Why isn't your storekeeper’s busi- ness your business? He executes a commission for you. You pay for your neighbor’s delivery as well as your own. BATTLE OF PERM WAS VERY BLOODY Free inspection every two weeks for the first three months.. After that once a month—whether it needs it or not. Without Piates SILVER AND PORCELAIN FILLINGS, But VIM delivery enables him to increase his business, to have better service, to cut his cost of doing busi- ness. Soldier Who Was at the Scene Tells 50c UP. Gruesome Tale of Conditions Every VIM owner has the full benefit of our research department and the help of our delivery experts. If he uses them he must save money. Found There. Omsk, Siberia (Correspondence of The (Associated Press.)-—A Russian volunteer soldier who took part in the So stick to the merchant who uses a VIM Delivery Car. It is the hand- somest, the most reliable and the most economical motor delivery made. Will Be Open Sunday from 10 A. M. to 2P M Weekly Payments Accepted Full Value Allowed For Liberty Bonds battle of Perm gives the following narrative of what he saw in the vil- 30,000 merchants now use VIM De- livery Cars. They are paying for them- selves out of earnings. Deferred Pay- | ment Plan makes it easy to buy a VIM. lage of Kouvchine, not far from Perm, | where he was stationed during the fighting which nlted in the com- plete defeat of the Bolsheviki. He was ordered to clean out three cesspools which were filled with the | corpses of people who apparently be- Tonged to the intellectual or cultivated y rage: class of the community. Many of the every one who has tried it 80 | podies bore wounds made with swords heartily recommends. Has a | He removed 30 corpses from the first wonderfully good taste and you | pit. the ages of the victims ranging are sure to more than like it. from 16 to 60 years. There were sev- NZAC : ;| eral women among the victims. All fla‘em.z:x'(‘hk;:igv:,},refri:zh’:)‘i:?mf of the bodies were naked. There was 3 o ; 18 | reason to believe. in the soldier's guara.nteed to be non-intoxicat- opinion, that many of the people were | ing, and exactly adapted for |tnrown into the pits still alive and family use. Physicians prescribe | thes died by slow suffocation and it as being healthful for every- from the effects of their wounds. The inhabitants of the village were g:i’n;ufp{;geg:;‘:zog?d value for | % ifled that they acted iike insane persons. By the glass, bottle, or case When the Siberians came as victors wherever soft drinks are and the town bells rang out, the peo- | sold. If not found, write. ple jumped for joy, clasping hands and skipping around in circles. ANZAC CO. °S.5iEnmss ar. In the neighboring village of Gor- Local Distributors. Miner, Read & Tullock, VIM to go When a storekeeper he buys the service that with motor delivery. DELIVERY VI CARS The chassis sells for $945 Complete, with Open Express body, $1,045, with Closed Panel body, $1,085. Twelve standard types of body. buyvs a ought YOU'LL LIKE IT ’Tried a glass of ANZAC yet ? It’s the new cereal beverage that My Time and Personal Attention is Always at Your Command Don’t feel that you are putting me to any trouble because yom come in for advice, or come to look the office over. My methods . put me in a class entirely by myself. Come and look over my es- All prices F. O. B. Philadelphia. (ablishment and you will be compelled to admit this. And now 765 Sales and Service Station in the United d having talked to you thus, T invite you to call for a Free Examina- States. 4 | @ tion. It will repay you, for a few minutes’ time, to learn the truth about the condition of your teeth. CITY SERVICE STATION DR. J. HENRY FACAN Hartford and Stanley Sts., New Britain, Conn. A. M. Paonessa, Prop. L Direct Representative for New Britain, Bristol, Meriden, Rocky Hill and Nap-a-Minit Dentist. Surrounding Tswns. 213 Main Street, Over Riker’s Drug Store. ©@pen Every Evening Tntil ® p. m. Largest, Most Sanitary and Best Equipped Office in This Part ef the Country. nozavodsk, situated on a railroad, the | people were found to be absolutely without nourishment., and the con- dition of the children was pitiable to witness.